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Amazing...it's so futuristic!!

[With no introduction or warning, Orihime's wide-eyed expression just appears on the screen. She's a little too close to start, but backs up once she can see what the video feed looks like in the upper corner. Just a bit further...there, now she's aligned just right.]

........

[Ah...maybe she should have thought about what she wanted to say before fiddling with the device.]

A...anyway, nice to meet you! I'm Orihime Inoue, and I just arrived. I'm a little surprised how calm everyone is! Is it really okay not to be worried?

[Because she actually is, despite her curious and awkward smile.]

I guess I'd better keep this brief. I just wondered if there was anyone here that I know. Hup!

[There's a light splash as she pushes herself off of the cocoon bed, the water immediately soaking her shoes.]

I'm going to take a look around, but if you have any advice, or if I look familiar, please let me know. And feel free to say hello if I pass you on the street!

[Orihime bows slightly, and the feed ends.]

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A tea shop?

[It's not quite the exciting adventure Orihime had in mind. But it's also a new experience, and she's never been picky about that. She taps her cheek thoughtfully.]

Well, I've always wanted to run my own cake shop. Tea shops need desserts and pastries, ne?

[And she can learn to be a little more elegant and refined, like Rukia.]

Oh no, not at all! It's really nice of you to help me out. I'm happy to meet you, Maribelle-san!

[She hopes that's the correct formality to use. Should she use a Western title instead?]

Oh my! You bake!?

[Maribelle looks absolutely delighted by the prospect.]

You'll have to bake something for us so I can see if you qualify for the job, but I would certainly be willing to hire you as a pastry chef for my tea shop if you're good enough to fulfill your ambition of having your own cake shop!

[Maribelle seems to be writing down some notes so that she won't forget.]

I'll be certain to contact you once my tea shop is up and running!

Wow, really? Just like that?

[Her look of surprise turns to fierce determination as she nods.]

Then I'll have to bake one of my specialties. It'll taste so good, people's heads will explode and they'll ask for seconds!

[Which means she needs to practice RIGHT NOW. Which means...er...]

...I guess I should find a place to live first, shouldn't I?

I am currently residing at the Amagi inn if you need to contact me. They have a discount rate for newcomers, but I very much doubt they'll let you run about their kitchens as you please.

[In other words, Maribelle has NO IDEA what Orihime should do until the shop is opened.]

I expect great things from you Miss Inoue, so I do hope your skills aren't all talk. If you manage to impress me, I may even let you help design the menu for the shop.

[Namely because Maribelle's own experience with baking hasn't always been the best, and she wouldn't want to overtax Orihime's skills,]

A discount...?

[Consider Orihime's interest piqued. She lays her fingertips together, her dark eyes lighting up with curiosity.]

I've never stayed at an inn before. It might be fun for a night or two, just until I can find my way around. Should I let you know once I've got an apartment and some samples ready to go?